ELING 448
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Late Modern English
Course Description
The English language from 1700-1900, emphasizing diachronic changes.
When Taught
Winter
Min
3
Fixed/Max
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Title
Identify Characteristics
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to identify the phonological, morphological, syntactic, lexical, pragmatic, and orthographic characteristics of Late Modern English and how those characteristics are distinguished from Present Day English.
Title
Identify Factors Influencing Development
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to identify important historical, social, and linguistic factors that influenced the development of the language during the Late Modern Period, including the development of modern prescriptive norms.
Title
Identify Instances of Language Change
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to identify processes and instances of language change during the Late Modern English period.
Title
Apply Understanding to Contemporary Texts
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to apply their understanding of Late Modern English to the interpretation of contemporary texts.
